The Health Cadres Assistance Program Through the Establishment of Complementary Feeding Corners as a Preventive Effort to Address Child Nutrition Issues

Gita Kostania; Desy Dwi Cahyani; Ni Wayan Dwi Rosmalawati; Rani  Nurmayanti

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v8i2.6373

Authors

Gita Kostania Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1712-5390
Desy Dwi Cahyani Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Indonesia
Ni Wayan Dwi Rosmalawati Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Indonesia
Rani Nurmayanti Department of Nutrition, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v8i2.6373

Keywords:

Community Health Volunteers, Complementary Feeding Corner, Community Empowerment

Abstract

Malnutrition, including wasting and stunting, is a significant public health problem in Indonesia. In Malang Regency, the prevalence of stunting reaches 23%, exceeding the national and WHO thresholds. Petungsewu Village faces challenges related to inadequate nutritional intake among toddlers. Proper complementary feeding is crucial in preventing malnutrition. Empowering cadres through structured training and mentoring enhances maternal knowledge and feeding practices, supporting efforts to reduce malnutrition rates. This community service program aimed to strengthen the capacity of cadres in Petungsewu Village by establishing the Complementary Feeding Corner. The program, implemented from February to November 2024, involved training and mentoring in the preparation and management of complementary feeding using locally sourced ingredients. A total of 32 cadres participated. The evaluation results indicated a significant improvement in cadres' knowledge and skills. After training, 90.63% of cadres achieved a "very good" knowledge level compared to 31.25% before training, and 90.63% demonstrated "very good" performance in skills assessments. The Complementary Feeding Corner, launched by health officials and local government, ensures access to nutritious food, strengthens community health, and supports cadres economically. Continued support from Public Health Center and local authorities is needed to expand this program and help reduce stunting in Indonesia.

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Gita Kostania, Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Indonesia

Department of Midwifery.

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